East Lycoming School District

349 Cemetery St
Hughesville, PA 17737
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

East Lycoming School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,629 students in East Lycoming School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in East Lycoming School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,629 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

East Lycoming School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#155 out of 684 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of East Lycoming   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Lycoming   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Lycoming   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of East Lycoming   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of East Lycoming   School District and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.59
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
15%
# Black Students
7 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
1,549 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
95%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
40
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
130
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
119
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
119
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
123
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
110
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
136
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
121
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
127
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
123
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
109
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
130
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
118
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
124
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,195 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,510 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of East Lycoming   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$25 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart displays total spending of East Lycoming   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,195
$23,696
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in East Lycoming   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,510
$23,119
This chart displays average spending per public school student in East Lycoming   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best East Lycoming School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George A Ferrell Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
34 Court Street
Picture Rocks, PA 17762
(570) 584-3341
Grades: K-6
| 156 students
Rank: #22.
Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
350 South Broad Street
Hughesville, PA 17737
(570) 584-5121
Grades: PK-6
| 563 students
Rank: #33.
Hughesville Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
349 Cemetery St
Hughesville, PA 17737
(570) 584-5111
Grades: 7-12
| 731 students
Rank: #44.
Carl G Renn Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
183 School Lane
Lairdsville, PA 17742
(570) 584-3070
Grades: PK-6
| 179 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Lycoming School District?
East Lycoming School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,629 students.
What is the rank of East Lycoming School District?
East Lycoming School District is ranked #154 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Lycoming School District?
95% of East Lycoming School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Lycoming School District?
East Lycoming School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is East Lycoming School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,510 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,629 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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